Unit 3. Books and Writers » Стр.78 (2)

a) Listen to the text about the most magnificent library in the ancient world. Where was it situated? Say what these numbers refer to: The most magnificent library in the ancient world was situated in Alexandria in Egypt. The great library of Alexandria existed for more than 900 years. The library in Alexandria contained over 700,000 scrolls which was the equivalent of 100,000 modern books. b) Read and complete the sentences. 1. The Greeks gave everyone access to books because they loved learning. 2. Their libraries contained scrolls on all subjects ranging from mathematics f to myths. 3. The most magnificent library was in Alexandria. 4. It contained over 700,000 scrolls which was the equivalent of 100,000 modern books.